THE ROYAL IRISH ACADEMY IS IRELAND'S LEADING BODY OF EXPERTS IN THE SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES

The Royal Irish Academy/Acadamh Ríoga na hÉireann champions research. We identify and recognise Ireland’s world class researchers. We support scholarship and promote awareness of how science and the humanities enrich our lives and benefit society. We believe that good research needs to be promoted, sustained and communicated. The Academy is run by a Council of its members. Membership is by election and considered the highest academic honour in Ireland.

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Knowledge Frontiers Symposium

Wednesday, 17 July 2019

Call for applications to attend the British Academy and the Royal Irish Academy's Knowledge Frontiers Symposium on Friday 31 January & Saturday 1 February 2020 in Dublin.

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Calls open for the 2020 Wolf Prize

Thursday, 11 July 2019

Since 1978 Wolf Prizes in the sciences and arts are awarded to outstanding artists and scientists with distinguished international careers for their achievements for the benefit of mankind and brotherly relations among...

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Academies call for a sustainable European data governance approach

Tuesday, 2 July 2019

This ALLEA/Royal Society Discussion Paper examines how a European approach to data governance can unlock the full potential of data-based technologies, while at the same time safeguarding European values.

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The challenges of ageing must be faced by the young, top scientists tell new Commission

Monday, 1 July 2019

 A key conclusion of a new report entitled Transforming the Future of Ageing, published by SAPEA (Science Advice for Policy by European Academies) and led by the FEAM (Federation of European Academies of Medicine) is...

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An Update on the ALLEA Working Group on Science Education

Friday, 21 June 2019

The working group, through Ireland's Dr Cliona Murphy's leadership, will be submitting a statement on the status of climate change education in Europe to the European Commission.

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‘The imperative of climate action to protect human health in Europe’

Wednesday, 12 June 2019

A workshop to mark the launch of EASAC's report looking at climate action in Europe to protect human health and to highlight it's relevance in the Irish context.

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Climate Change and Health

Tuesday, 4 June 2019

The Royal Irish Academy welcomes this timely research produced by the European Academies' Science Advisory Council (EASAC).

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Call for Nominations for the 2019 World Data System Data Stewardship Award

Tuesday, 28 May 2019

Annual prize celebrating contributions of early career researchers to the involvement of scientific data stewardship through their (1) engagement with the community, (2) academic achievements, and (3) innovations.

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Call for Nominations: 2019 Young Physician Leaders

Thursday, 23 May 2019

The InterAcademy Partnership are currently seeking to identify up to 20 outstanding Young Physician Leaders under the age of 40.

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Academic freedom and institutional autonomy: Commitments must be followed by action

Wednesday, 10 April 2019

ALLEA, EUA and Science Europe call to protect academic freedom and safeguard institutional autonomy by providing and honouring sound regulatory frameworks.

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